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Green ATX server board with eight memory slots, multiple expansion slots and rear I/O panel

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE MU72-SU0 ATX server motherboard Socket P+ 8 DDR4 3200 256GB

SKU CH-0AZP-6D8KZ MPN MU72-SU0

ATX server motherboard with Socket P+ for 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs, 8 DDR4 3200 slots up to 256GB, three SlimSAS for 12 SATA ports, PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion.

  • ProcessorSupports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Supports Int
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketSocket P+
  • Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • ChipsetIntel C621A
  • Number of DDR4 slots8 × 288-pin
  • Supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors via Socket P+
  • Eight-channel DDR4 3200 memory architecture up to 256 GB
  • Intel C621A chipset with PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots
  • Three SlimSAS connectors deliver twelve SATA 6 Gb/s ports
  • Dedicated management LAN plus dual 1 GbE Intel I210-AT ports

Socket P+ platform for 3rd Gen Xeon

The GIGABYTE MU72-SU0 is an ATX server motherboard built around the Intel C621A chipset and Socket P+. It accepts 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors across the Platinum, Gold and Silver tiers. Eight 288-pin DDR4 slots deliver eight-channel memory at 3200 MT/s with a 256 GB ceiling. The board targets builders deploying compute-dense single-socket servers.

Thermals, noise and power draw

A 24-pin ATX connector plus dedicated 8-pin and 6-pin 12 V headers feed the CPU and PCIe slots independently. One CPU fan header and six system fan headers give granular airflow control across the 12-inch by 10-inch PCB. Dual 1 GbE Intel I210-AT ports and a dedicated management LAN share the rear I/O with VGA, COM, four USB 3.0 ports and an ID button with LED. Power draw scales with the installed Xeon and add-in cards.

Bundled I/O and storage connectivity

Three SlimSAS connectors break out to twelve SATA III 6 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 support. A single M-key M.2 slot runs at PCIe Gen3 x4 and accepts 2280-form-factor cards. Seven PCIe 4.0 x16 slots are wired in shared x16/x8/x0 configurations for GPU, networking or storage accelerators. Aspeed AST2600 graphics provide basic display output for headless management.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameMU72-SU0
Processor
ProcessorSupports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Supports Intel Xeon Platinum / Xeon Gold / Xeon Silver Processors
CPU socketSocket P+
ChipsetIntel C621A
Memory
DDR4 memory supportDDR4 3200
Max supported RAM256 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support0/1/10/5
M.2 slots1 x M.2 slot:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x4 per slot
- Supports NGFF-2280 cards
Graphics
Onboard video chipAspeed AST2600
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet controllerIntel I210-AT
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Number of DDR4 slots8 × 288-pin
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsSlot_7: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 bus) slot
Slot_6: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 or x8 bus) slot, shared with Slot_5
Slot_5: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x0 or x8 bus) slot
Slot_4: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 or x8 bus) slot, shared with Slot_3
Slot_3: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x0 or x8 bus) slot
Slot_2: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 or x8 bus) slot, shared with Slot_1
Slot_1: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x0 or x8 bus) slot
Rear panel ports4 x USB 3.0
1 x VGA
1 x COM
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12 in × 10 in
Shipping weight1.63 kg
Package size358 × 333 × 81 mm
In the box
In the box1 x MU72-SU0
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
1 x SlimSAS for 4 x SATAIII 6Gb/s cable
More details
SAS3 x SlimSAS for 12 x SATA III 6Gb/s ports

Questions about this item

How do I install the CPU in the Socket P+ and what step is often missed?

Align the processor with the Socket P+ keys, lower the load plate, and torque the retention screws in the diagonal sequence shown in the manual; the step most often missed is the even cross-pattern tightening that ensures full contact across all lands.

What maintenance will the Aspeed AST2600 video and Intel I210-AT LAN need over time?

The Aspeed AST2600 and Intel I210-AT are soldered components with no user-serviceable parts; maintenance is limited to keeping the heatsink fins clear of dust so onboard video and dual 1GbE remain stable.

At what point does the 8 x 288-pin DDR4 3200 memory subsystem hit its ceiling under sustained load?

The 8-channel DDR4 3200 array tops out at 256 GB total capacity; once all eight slots are populated with registered or load-reduced modules, no further memory bandwidth or capacity can be added.

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